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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,085.79, 11,152.37 and 7,139.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,085.79, 11,152.37 and 7,139.91 is: 9,847.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,085.79 : 11,152.37 = 7,139.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,085.79/11,152.37 = 7,139.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,085.79x = 11,152.37 × 7,139.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,085.79x = 79,626,935.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,626,935.94/8,085.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,847.77

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